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Book of the Dead Papyrus of Irtyuru (Papyrus Milbank) with Spell 18–30 and 64

UnknownPtolemaic Period, 332-30 BC

Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures Museum

Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures Museum
Chicago, United States

This section of Irtyuru's Book of the Dead papyrus included spells for "knowing the names of the great councils," "preventing the heart from opposing" him, and a spell to "know all the spells of going forth in the day in one spell."

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  • Title: Book of the Dead Papyrus of Irtyuru (Papyrus Milbank) with Spell 18–30 and 64
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date Created: Ptolemaic Period, 332-30 BC
  • Physical Location: Chicago, IL
  • Location Created: Egypt, Memphis (?)
  • Physical Dimensions: H: 30.6 x W: 1029 cm
  • Provenance: Purchased in Egypt, 1919
  • Type: Manuscript
  • Rights: © ISAC Museum
  • External Link: Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures, ISACM E10486D, D. 13327
  • Medium: Papyrus, paint
  • Photographer: Kevin Bryce Lowry
  • Photograph Registration Number: D. 13327
  • Object Registration Number: ISACM E10486D
Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures Museum

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